Igboland is one region of Nigeria that has so many wealthy men and women. They include both the old and young, and these men and women engage in various businesses that help them generate massive wealth.
While there are Igbo billionaires everyone knows about, this article focuses on the silent Igbo billionaires that few know about. Below, you’ll find out who these men are, the cars they own, and their net worth.
- Ifeanyi Odii – $150 Million
Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii is an Igbo businessman and philanthropist with vast experience in building and managing businesses across various sectors. He is the CEO and founder of Orient Global Group with subsidiary companies like; Orient Global Manufacturing, Orient Haulage & Logistics, and Purity Agro-Allied Ltd.
He is also the President and CEO of Ultimus Holdings with subsidiary companies like; Ultimus Construction, Ultimus Properties, and Ultimus Global Integrated. His investment portfolio spans industries like manufacturing, logistics, construction, real estate, healthcare, trade, and services.
Odii was elected the 2023 Gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (Nigeria) polling a total of 349 votes to defeat his closest rival, Chris Usulor, who scored nine votes.
Although much is unknown about his cars, here are some cars he has been spotted posing next to.
- Paulo Okoye – $150 Million
Paulo Okoye is the founder and CEO of Upfront & Personal Global Management, One Africa Global Management, and One Africa Music Fest. He is a Nigerian music promoter, talent manager, record executive, and businessman. The 55-year-old is the owner of one of the biggest cultural export brand which is his brand, One Africa Music Fest.
Below are some of the cars he owns:
- Henry Iyke – $25 million
Chief Henry Iyke is a popular Igbo business tycoon and billionaire and is friends with Obi Cubana and E-Money. He hails from Uli in Anambra State. Although coming from a poor background, he built his wealth from scratch. Currently, he’s the CEO of Mermerid International Limited and the founder of the NGO Ifenalaife Foundation.
Below are some of the cars Henry Iyke currently owns:
- 2021 Rolls Royce Cullinan
- Range Rover
- Mercedes Benz G-Wagon
- Lexus LX570
- Escoba Smith – $15 Million
Escoba Smith is a business mogul from Umuahia, Abia State, known as Kingsley Ekeoba. He is a Nigerian billionaire and CEO of Capitalist and Wealth Management Chairman of Mukrons Group of Companies.
His business focus is on real estate, agriculture, and transportation. He is also the CEO of Musson Developers and Properties Ltd.
Below are some of the cars owned by Escoba Smith:
- Porsche
- Range Rover
- Mercedes-Benz G-class AMG G63 Brabus
- Toyota Land Crusier Prado
- Gaius Chibueze – $10 Million
Gaius Chibueze is another Igbo billionaire based in Miami, USA. He is a Crypto influencer and Real Estate Investor who started buying Bitcoin in 2011 and has now amassed much wealth through Bitcoin. He is popularly called Bitcoin Chief. Although he hails from Enugu State, he was born in Cross River State.
Before venturing into Real Estate and Crypto, he tried his hands at music that didn’t last long. Currently, he’s the owner of TATCOIN Digital Currency, CEO of ABiT Mobile Applications Limited, and Konvest Music, a record label that manages upcoming singers.
Below are some of the cars he owns:
- Rolls-Royce
- BMW
- Mercedes G-Wagon
- Chibuzor Madubuko – $6.2 Million
Chibuzor Madubuko, popularly known as Man Like Chico, is another Igbo billionaire with a net worth of $6.2 million. He is the son of Chief Chinedu Benson Madubuko, the CEO of De Chico Group. He hails from Adazi-Ani, Anaocha Local Government in Anambra State.
Man Like Chico is the Director of De Chico Group, a conglomerate that manufactures and distributes roofing, insulation, sheathing, and related materials. He is also the CEO of Royal Diamond Investment.
Below are some of the cars he owns:
- Rolls Royce Phantom
- Lamborghini Urus
- Bentley
- Mercedes G-Wagon
- BMW
- Toyota Hilux
- Range Rover Sports
- Larry Gaaga – $5 Million
Larry Gaaga is a Nigerian Musician, record artist, music producer, and businessman. The record label executive has been at the forefront of several great musics that has come out of the country. Although Larry was interested in music early on, he paused it after University to pursue entrepreneurship. Later, he handed over his business to trusted hands and returned to music.
His comeback in music started with his position as General Manager of YSG Entertainment in 2012. He later set up his own company, Gaaga Muzik, and has been running it ever since.
Some of the cars Larry Gaaga owns include:
- 2020 Lexus LX470
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class
- 2017 Range Rover Sport
- Linus Williams – $5 Million
Linus Williams, also known as B-lord, is a young Igbo billionaire who acquired wealth through cryptocurrency and entrepreneurship. The 24-year-old hails from Umuji Ebenebe Awka, in Anambra State. He is a bitcoin trader, coach, and crypto entrepreneur who owns his own blockchain business. He owns the B-Lord Group of Companies with subsidiaries like B-lord Bitcoin, B-lord gadget store, B-lord luxury store, and B-lord automobiles.
Below are some of the cars he owns:
- 2020 Toyota Hilux
- Mercedes GLE 350
- Range Rover SUV
- Lexus ES 350
- Onwumelu Valentine – $4.5 million
Onwumelu Valentine is the 40-year-old Igbo billionaire called “Instigator PH” He is close friends with Obi Cubana, Man Like Chico. He resides in Port Harcourt city and is the CEO of C-KEINAH OIL & GAS LTD. Some of the luxurious cars he has in his garage include:
- Range Rover Velar
- Toyota Land Cruiser
- Toyota Hilux
- Toyota RAV4
- Mercedes Benz GLA450
- Francis Nwaogwugwu – $3 Million
Francis Nwaogwugwu, known as Mr Vintage Deluxe, is another Igbo billionaire. His focus is on the Nigerian entertainment industry and road construction. He hails from Ezinihitte Mbaise in Imo State. He is the founder of Vintage Deluxe Interiors Limited, and he has continued to make his mark in the Nigerian real estate market since 2015.
Some of his cars include:
- Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon
- Range Rover Sport
- 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser
- Lexus LX570
- Toyota Prado
- Abig Nwankwo – $3 Million
Abig Nwankwo is a politician, investor, and founder of the Abig Nwankwo Foundation. He hails from Anambra state, whose major earning sources are his investments and political career. He is friends with Obi Cubana, Henry Iyke, Instigator PH, and many other Igbo billionaires. He is equally a philanthropist as he gives alms to people through the Abig Nwankwo Foundation.
While much is not known about the cars he owns, here are the cars he has been spotted with:
- Pretty Mike – $1Million
Pretty Mike is the Lagos socialite who grew up in Houston, Texas. He is also referred to as the “King of Stunts.” He goes by the real name of Mike Eze-Nwalie Nwogu. Although he studied Computer Engineering in Texas, he relocated to Nigeria to start his business.
He co-founded the popular Lagos club, Club Uno, formerly Q Club, which he started with his brother Frank Nwogu.
Below are some of the cars Pretty Mike owns:
- Lamborghini Urus
- Bentley Continental GT
- Range Rover
- Mercedes-Benz AMG G63
Conclusion
The above names are some of the silent billionaires from Igbo land. These men range in age and have acquired wealth through various business and political engagements.